Lions eye members
The West Haven Lions will be hosting a Happy Hour Event on June 13, from 5-7 p.m. at App’s Ristorante, 283 Captain Thomas Blvd. The Lions are looking for new members to help grow the club. Find out how you can make a difference by becoming a Lion. Light refreshments will be served, cash bar. For membership information for the Lions Club please call (203) 933-2812.
Fireworks fundraisers
The Savin Rock Fireworks Committee has two fundraising events planned. The annual Savin Rock Fireworks Dinner, is set for Thursday, June 13. This year we will be at the Elks Club, 265 Main St. 5:30 – 8:30. The price is $20 per person, $5 for children 8 and under. Food is donated by West Haven restaurants, Cash Bar. For tickets please call Susan (203) 933-5144.
The second event is the Comedy Night, on Saturday, June 15, at 8 p.m., doors open at 7. The Elk’s Club, again , is the venue Bring your own snacks and drinks. Price is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Contact John or Mary Malenda at (203) 397-8523 for tickets.
WHHS ‘54
West Haven High School Class of 1954 will be holding its class reunion on June 29, at App’s Restaurant, West Haven at 1 p.m. The $35 luncheon cost includes tax, tip, entrée with cash bar. Please call (203) 795-6619 to reserve.
WHHS ‘69
West Haven High School Class of 1969 will hold its 50th reunion on Friday, Sept. 27, at Seasons located at 990 Foxon Road, East Haven, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. There will be music provided by a DJ, a plentiful cocktail and hors d’oeuvre hour, buffet dinner along with open bar. The cost is $75 per person Checks should be made payable to Charlene Morgal and mailed to 18 Shumway St., West Haven, 06516, before Aug.ust 15 More information can be found on our Facebook page: WHHS Class of 1969- 50th reunion, or by emailing chazbo40@ aol. com /203 494 7379 or sandee110@aol.com /203 494 7730.
‘Shred Event’
The West Haven Italian-American Club’s Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Shred Event on Saturday, June 22 from 10AM-1PM in the club, 85 Chase Lane. Price for shredding is $10 – Small box, $20- Large Box and $20 for Computer/Hard Drive Destruction.
Senior Center trips
Join the West Haven Senior Center for the following trip:
Wednesday, June 12 – The Good Speed Opera House “The Music Man” $99 per person enjoy lunch at the Gelston House, American bistro just steps from the Goodspeed. Bus leaves Savin Rock Conference Center 10 a.m. Departs Goodspeed approximately at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31– The Westchester Broadway Theatre “On Your Feet” enjoy lunch at the theatre before the show Cost $90 Bus leaves Savin Rock Conference Center 9 a.m. Departs Westchester approximately at 3:45 p.m.
A flyer with further details is available at the office at the West Haven Senior Center 201 Noble St. or you can call the Senior Center (203) 937-3507.
Al-Anon group
An Al-Anon meeting group invites new members to attend its weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church, 52 George St. For information and details, call (203) 506-1464.
Student Loans
The Seth Haley Memorial Loan Fund of West Haven provides eligible college students with loans of up to $2500 to help students finish their post high school education.
Applicants must be West Haven residents who have completed two or more years of college or post-secondary work or be in their final two years of advanced work. Any West Haven resident attending college or a post high school professional, technical or trade school can be eligible for a loan. Repayments do not begin, and no interest will be charged until one year after graduation. If you are interested in making an application for a loan, please Gert Beckwith at (203) 934-6921, or Ralph Lawson, (203) 934-6442